clothe

[kloʊð]

clothe Definition

  • 1to provide someone with clothes
  • 2to cover something with a layer of something else

Using clothe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clothe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The organization is working to clothe the homeless.

  • Example

    She was clothed in a beautiful gown for the ball.

  • Example

    The trees were clothed in leaves of gold and red.

  • Example

    The artist's paintings are clothed in mystery and intrigue.

clothe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for clothe

Antonyms for clothe

  • strip
  • unclothe

Phrases with clothe

  • to dress oneself

    Example

    She quickly clothed herself and rushed out the door.

  • to cover or envelop something in a particular material or substance

    Example

    The mountains were clothed in mist and fog.

  • to provide or endow someone or something with a particular quality or attribute

    Example

    The author's words were clothed with emotion and passion.

Origins of clothe

from Old English 'clāthian', meaning 'to clothe'

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Summary: clothe in Brief

The verb 'clothe' [kloʊð] means to provide someone with clothes or to cover something with a layer of something else. It can be used in phrases like 'clothe oneself,' meaning to dress oneself, and 'clothe in,' meaning to cover or envelop something in a particular material or substance. 'Clothe' has formal synonyms like 'attire' and 'garb,' and informal ones like 'dress up' and 'suit up.'